Powder Modeler

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Powder Modeler

Career Level From: Senior Associate

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Organization: Alternate Mtls Proc & Tech )

Job Specialty: Core Engineering

This Position Requires The Application Of Technical Principles In The Fields Of Modeling/simulation, Materials Science, And Engineering, Including Emerging Technologies, Theories, And Concepts. Specific Job Tasks Include The Following

• Investigate and understand production processes to apply to desired modeling efforts.
• Perform research to identify preferred methods and approaches for modeling specific powder materials and test methods that measure thermophysical properties.
• Specify additional testing that may be needed to support modeling efforts.
• Apply appropriate modeling methods to accurately incorporate data obtained from powder testing.
• Validate developed models via comparison to measured test values.
• Recommend improvements for a production process based on modeling results.
• Collaborate with others and participate in peer review of work.
• Effectively communicate results via conversation, e-mail, technical reports, and presentations.
• Specify hardware and software requirements to improve simulation performance and oversee procurement.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET AND 2 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science.
  
  OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
• 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for bachelor’s degree
• 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for master’s degree
• 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD

• Discrete Element Modeling solvers such as ANSYS Rocky, LAMMPS/LIGGGHTS, or Siemens EDEM
• Finite Element Analysis software such as COMSOL, ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, or Femap
• Solid Works, Inventor, Creo, or other 3D CAD software
• Writing code in MATLAB, Python, C++, or other software
• Experience working with high-performance computing (HPC) systems
• Heat transfer analysis
• Stress analysis
• Powder characterization
• Sintering science
• Material property testing

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives.

Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career…